Moran, convex, apple seed, tamagogi wasamathingy?

[The General]

After looking at the edge on my Sebi, I have come to the realisation that a standard grind is not enough for me. My Spyderco Moran has lost about 30% of its performance with a 'normal' edge.

I want to use a convex edge, however I own the following.

Sharpmaker 203 and 204. Spyderco Ultra Fine Benchstone. Fine and Med Profile, Jewlers ceramic fine set. DMT Duo stone Fine and course. Old Gatco clamp setup. DMT Fine and Ultra Fine pocket stones. Steel

Is it possible using any of the above to sharpen any knife with a convex grind?

The only thing I could think of, was free hand using the benchstone and altering the angle slightly in a strop motion. I was hoping this would give me the continuos curve and razor edge.

Anyone help me? I cannot afford a slack belt sander (whatever that is!). I was told to place very fine wet and dry sandpaper on a thick rubber base and strop with pressure on that. Help!

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[Alberta Ed]

Sharpening using a stropping technique on a benchstone works for me; it's how I maintain the convex edges on my F1 and two Marble's blades.

 

[Crayola]

Sandpaper on leather/rubber/foam/whatever has worked for several people here. But if you are serious about the moran edge, get a belt sander. Cant afford one? You don't need a Bader BIII to do it. I can get a belt sander for soemthing like $80 Canadian, and it will do the job. Save your $$, and it will be worth it. By the way, with a belt sander you can sharpen all of the kitchen knvies of everyoen you know for a few quid each and you'll have your belt sander paid for in NO TIME. A Belt sander and a strop make serious edges!

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